The growing popularity of e-scooters has seen a surge in related injuries. They may not be more common than cycling injuries – but they may be more serious.
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Concussion doesn’t just affect the brain, but the whole body. The interaction of the ‘heart-brain axis’ means that as the brain works to heal its injury, it puts extra stress on the heart.
Some First Nations women who sustain head injuries from family violence don’t access health care and support. We studied why and found one reason is a fear their children will be taken away.
Young or old, men or women. All can be at risk of concussion while playing contact sport. Here’s what we know happens in the brain.
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne
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